London’s leading Cleaning Company, Hawkey Cleaning & Support Services, has recently invested in a large supply of NuSave Economy Plus vacuum cleaners for all their London Cleaning Contracts. The NuSave vacuum’s which have AutoSave technology (patent applied for) will help the Cleaning Company save in excess of 50% in terms of energy consumption whilst carrying out cleaning services.Dean Hawkey commented “We are constantly looking at ways of cutting energy consumption and these new vacuums fit the bill perfectly. Soon, we will be enforced with Government departments and City Administrations demanding meaningful and sustainable conservation technology. The way in which Cleaning Services are carried out on customers premises is paramount to the way in which we can reduce energy consumption.”
March 2nd, 2010
As we enter 2010, Hawkey Cleaning & Support Services are celebrating 10 years of service to the world famous Carnaby Street in London for its private owners. Hawkey Cleaning Services provide estate cleaning services, seven days a week, including refuse collection to Carnaby Street and the surrounding area. “Our staff should be very proud of this Anniversary. It shows that they are passionate about service, people and reputation.”
December 30th, 2009
Hawkey Office Cleaning Services have recently successfully achieved accreditation status under the national ContractorPlus scheme, administered by SM&MS.
Dean Hawkey said “This accreditation has been awarded following an assessment of our health and safety documentation in comparison to the ContractorPlus standards. It shows our continued commitment to having the very best Health & Safety policies and procedures in place.”
December 21st, 2009
Hawkey Office Cleaning Services has achieved SAFEcontractor certification in recognition of our unremitting compliance with very high standards of health and safety. Driven by the need to maintain uniform standards across each and every one of our contracts, we received our accreditation on 6th April, 2009.
SAFEcontractor is a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record. It is operated by the National Britannia Group, who are international safety, health and environmental risk management specialists. As part of the scheme, Hawkey Office Cleaning Services has undergone a rigorous vetting process to ensure that we adopt sound risk management practices and maintain a solid track record for safe practice.
With that kind of accolade, and our listing on their website at www.safecontractor.com, we are sure that our accreditation will boost the confidence of our existing clients in our dedication to total service and enhance our ability to sign up new clients.
December 19th, 2009
Hawkey Office Cleaning Services have been awarded the contract to provide cleaning and associated services at Pfizer in London following a rigorous procurement process.
‘To be awarded a regional contract for one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world is a fantastic achievement. Our staff should all be very proud. The award was based on our ability to demonstrate our commitment to quality, the environment and value for money ‘.
December 18th, 2009
Award highlights Hawkey Office Cleaning Services commitment to quality
Hawkey Office Cleaning Services Limited, a leading provider of contract cleaning services, has been awarded ISO 9001: 2008 certification for its commitment to quality. As ISO, (the International Organisation for Standardisation) is internationally recognised, its certification demonstrates to Hawkey Office Cleaning Services clients that the company adheres to the highest possible standards in its operational practices.
Dean Hawkey, said: “This represents an important milestone for our Company, in our effort to continuously improve our business activities. Our focus has always been to deliver the highest quality service in the industry, and this certification shows our dedication to quality and to customer satisfaction. We are very proud of all our employees and their commitment to delivering world-class service to our customers.”
December 18th, 2009
The UK contract cleaning market responded quickly and positively to the recession in 2009, according to a new report from MTW Research, with streamlining activities preventing spiraling declines.
Based on sales from the industry, MTW Research indicate that the contract cleaning market is estimated to have returned to values previously experienced in 2004, reflecting the severity of the recent downturn. Price competition, rising labour costs, additional burden from legislation relating to immigration, declining volume demand and a number of additional micro market issues negatively impacted on the market in 2009. However, rising business confidence and a more stable economy should result in a return to value growth for the contract cleaning market during 2010,according to the report.
A rapid reaction by the contract cleaning industry to recessionary pressures resulted in a greater focus on developing more efficient internal systems in 2009, drastically reducing resource wastage throughout the industry and thereby preventing profitability from declining further. One key benefit for cleaning material and equipment suppliers of this streamlining has been much faster decision making processes involved in procurement, with contract cleaners making purchase decisions faster than at any other time.
Whilst many contract cleaners scaled back on capital equipment purchase in 2009, MTW point to the likelihood of a growing ‘pent-up demand’ in early 2010, with capital expenditure likely to rise in the next year as contract cleaners seek to ‘replace and replenish’ following more positive trading conditions in late 2009 and early 2010. With shortened procurement processes and rising demand for cleaning equipment and materials, short term prospects appear increasingly positive for cleaning equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
More optimism for the cleaning industry comes from MTW’s SWOT and PEST analysis of the contract cleaning market, which identified a large number of growth opportunities for contract cleaners in 2010. These include the scope for contract cleaners to develop niche sectors, extend existing contracts and capitalise on current issues such as viruses and hygiene within the workplace. Further opportunities identified by MTW include enhancing added value services such as live audit data, mobile response units, and more specialist service provision amongst others.
One area of concern for the contract cleaning industry is that whilst public expenditure is now set until 2012 for key areas of health and education, it appears increasingly likely that cuts in public sector budgets may dampen growth opportunities in the longer term. However, private spending on contract cleaning is forecast to return to stronger growth and government initiatives such as the additional pot of £270 million for virus and infection control should more than offset any decline in public spending.
The report provides a comprehensive review of the UK contract cleaning market and forecasts sales to 2013, with product and end use sector shares, alongside sales leads for key cleaners. The report is available from MTW Research’s website.
contract cleaning market, commercial cleaning, office cleaning
December 17th, 2009
Hawkey Office Cleaning Services accreditation to the internationally accepted standard, ISO 14001:2008, demonstrates the company’s commitment to environmental awareness.
ISO 14001:2008, the cornerstone of the ISO 14000 Environmental Management System (EMS) framework series, is the only standard in the series against which it is possible to be certified by an external certification authority.
It applies to the environmental aspects over which a company has control and which it can be expected to have an influence, and pivots on the challenging balance between maintaining profitability and reducing environmental impact.
By having ISO 14001:2008 accreditation, clients can be confident that Hawkey Office Cleaning Services:
• implements, maintains and improves its environmental management system
• conforms with its own stated environmental policy
• demonstrates conformance
• complies with environmental laws and regulations
• certifies its environmental management system by an external third party organisation
• regularly reviews its objectives for continual improvement
“It takes a very serious approach towards environmental impact, and the need to control the effect of our activities, products and services,” said Dean Hawkey “We are committed to continually improving our environmental performance, and accreditation to ISO 14001:2008 is testimony to that commitment.”
December 17th, 2009
Hawkey Cleaning & Support Services are pleased to announce that they have won the London cleaning contract for the Crossrail visitor centre. Cleaning Services will be provided to the centre, as well as window cleaning and janitorial supplies. Crossrail commented “Hawkey Cleaning Services understood our needs and submitted the most comprehensive and cost effective proposal”.
December 14th, 2009
